Recientes (en. Recent)

/reθjen̟tes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has happened or been carried out in a very recent past.
Recent events have changed the situation.
Los acontecimientos recientes han cambiado la situación.
That is recent in time or in history.
Recent research shows surprising results.
Las investigaciones recientes muestran resultados sorprendentes.

Etymology

From Latin 'recens', meaning 'new' or 'fresh'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

recent events
Events that have occurred in the near past.
sucesos recientes
recent news
Updated information that has been disclosed recently.
noticias recientes

Related Words

recent
Singular form of the adjective that denotes something that has occurred recently.
reciente
recently
Adverb indicating that something has happened in the recent past.
recientemente

Slang Meanings

Things that are trending
Those clothing styles are very recent.
Esos estilos de ropa son muy recientes.
Events that cause a stir
The recent parties in the neighborhood were widely discussed.
Las recientes fiestas en el barrio fueron muy comentadas.